Silk Hatband Braid from Japan
A narrow woven silk braid designed specifically for use as hatbands or hat trimmings, sold in continuous pieces. It falls under HTS 5808.10.50.00 as a braid in the piece of other textile materials (silk), suitable for ornamenting headwear without embroidery. This classification aligns with Chapter 58 notes excluding embroidered or knitted items.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify width does not exceed 30 cm to avoid reclassification under narrow woven fabrics (5806); provide mill certificates for silk fiber content; ensure no embroidery to stay out of 5810